Living with mental ill health and hope
About 11 years ago, I found myself in a Mental Health Unit as my life disintegrated around me…
About 11 years ago, I found myself in a Mental Health Unit as my life disintegrated around me…
Where people find home
St Marylebone Parish Church and Royal Academy of Music, supporting people with Dementia through music.
Revd Rachel Greaves-Brown shares how leading The Sanctuary Course impacted both herself and her church community, and gives three top tips for anyone planning to run the course.
Revd Idina Dunmore, Pioneer Minister at St George’s Southall, gives us a wonderful glimpse into their wellbeing space and how it has provided a space of welcome and hope for many in the local community.
Bekah Legg, CEO of Restored, helps us to consider the impact of the cost of living crisis on those experiencing domestic abuse and how we as churches can support survivors.
A new report out, commissioned by Bishop of London, the Right Revd Dame Sarah Mulally, draws lessons from how NHS professionals, faith leaders and members of faith communities can work together to improve community mental health.
Jeremy Sharpe, National Director of Linking Lives UK, considers ways in which the church can respond to loneliness & mental health and the impact the pandemic has had on our communities.
Fr Niall Weir tells the story of how the Posh Club came to his church in Hackney. With a weekly burst of what he calls “heavenly mania & divine madness”- a daytime nightclub with singing, dancing, cabaret and a huge dose of fabulously, it joyfully tackles loneliness and isolation for the over 60s.
Ayo Bankole, Churchwarden at John Keble Church talks about the change that has happened in her church as they have talked about grief, faith and Covid together.
Emma Achurch, Spear Centre Manager in Bethnal Green talks about how the programme, run at St Peter’s Bethnal Green, helps support young people in their mental health and wellbeing as it coaches them into work and training
Corin Piling, from Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries, shows us the importance of the whole church community learning together to support Mental Health & Wellbeing, and introduces resources available to equip us to do so.
Julia Burton-Jones, Anna Chaplaincy Training and Development Lead, explains the impact of the pandemic on those living in isolation or with dementia, and introduces us to their work offering spiritual care to older people.
As we focus this week on on young people’s mental health, we hear from one of our schools and one of our churches on how they’re supporting the young people they care for, particularly in the wake of the pandemic
A reminder of the significant impact the pandemic has had on our young people, and a new resource developed by YouthScape called “Headstrong” - new online space aimed at young people promoting positive mental wellbeing.
Bekah Legg highlights the work of Restored, a charity that supports victims of domestic abuse and equips churches to become Restored Beacons - creating places of safety and welcome for survivors.
All about Mental Health First Aid Training: how it’s available for your church for FREE, why it’s so important, and a story of how it’s impacted one church’s mission and ministry
Ruth Rice tells us about the work of Renew Wellbeing, supporting churches to create safe spaces where it’s OK no to be OK.
John Beauchamp, the Diocesan Disability Ministry Enabler challenges us to think of those 20% of us that are disabled: how it mean higher rates of isolation and loneliness and how we all challenge that in following the way of Jesus
Rev Will Van Der Hart, founder of Mind and Soul Foundation, reminds us why it’s important to acknowledge when we are struggling - and to remember that God is with us through it.
Rev Lis Goddard from St James the Less, Pimlico, shares how mental health & isolation impacts on community and worship in their estate based ministry.
A 20 minute masterclass from Will Van Der Hart on why it’s completely normal if you are feeling anxiety, having lived through a global pandemic, and some helpful practical ideas on how to deal with it.
Together with Music is a virtual, intergenerational programme that connects schools, community groups and creatives to their local care homes and older people through music.
At St Pauls Hounslow West, listening to God and their community has meant they have grown an extraordinary “ordinary” community cafe, to meet the needs of the parish they serve. Here is the story of it.
Thursday 09 November 2023, 1:00PM - 3:00PM
2 hour informal information session with Ruth Rice.
Find out more about setting up a simple wellbeing space in your church and meet others already renewing wellbeing. And have a cuppa and cake!
Wednesday 15th March 2023, 6:00-7:00pm
An introduction to Headstrong with Dr Kate Middleton. Learn more about how you can access information, resources and advice to support young people’s mental and emotional health.
Monday 21st November 2022
A daytime retreat for those who are active in serving their local communities in the name of Christ.
Wednesday 28th September, 7.30-8.30pm
If you’re considering opening up your church/building as a ‘warm space’ this winter, do join our friends at the Warm Welcome Campaign for their launch event to hear more about the campaign and to hear stories about what organisations across the country are planning.
Wednesday 6th July, 1.00-4.00pm
An event for churches interested in setting up a Renew Wellbeing space, with Ruth Rice. Part of the follow up from the Lent Appeal 2022.
Thursday 24 February 2022, 9:45AM - 12:15PM
Join us for the launch of the Diocese of London’s Lent Appeal 2022: Cultivating Compassionate Communities
Monday 29th November 2021
A daytime retreat for those who are active in serving in their local communities in the name of Christ: those who are championing social action and social justice.
Tuesday 13 April 2021, 5:00PM - 7:00PM
Dementia Inclusive Church Workshop: Join us as we glean wisdom from the Story Chaplain about how churches can support those living with dementia and their carers.
Weekly on Thursdays, 10am-11am
A weekly coffee and catch up for anyone who offers help to people around money and debt to people in their communities. A place to chat, network and just have a breather. Drop in whenever you can! Zoom Link here
Wed 16th September, 11am-12pm
Exploring how church can foster a culture of talking about money, and the link between money and our mental health
Wed 29th April 10.30am-11.30am
An hour online together for church and community leaders to talk about issues they’re facing in their local context during lockdown. This week, looking at Mental Health, with Livability, and Domestic violence, wtih Restored.
Tuesday 3rd March, 2020, 2.30pm-5.00pm
A 2-hour interactive workshop providing advice and guidance for churches on how to fundraise for social outreach in their local communities.
Thurs 27th February 2020, 6.30pm - 8.30pm
In partnership with Livability, this evening will help you think through how you can make sure your church is welcoming and inclusive to those who have dementia and those who care for them.
Wednesday 19 February 2020, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
An evening hearing from churches & organisations working to help support those in the community with mental health, isolation and loneliness; an evening to share ideas, good practice and network.
In partnership with Livability.
Monday 18 November 2019, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
Live Well Together is a workshop by Livability which gives your church the tools to grow good mental health.
5 confirmed events across the Diocese
What is UC, how will it impact your parish and how can you respond?
Monday 24 September 2018, 6:30PM - 8:30PM
Join us for an evening of celebration with Bishop Sarah as we’re inspired by the impact that compassionate parishes are making in the Diocese of London.
Thursday 18 May 2017, 5:30PM - 8:00PM
An evening exploring the two-way relationship between Poverty and Mental Health.
Monday 17 October 2016, 10:00AM - 12:00PM
A time where like-minded chaplains with braod experiences from across the capital can learn together
| Project | Area of Concern | Activity Type | Parish | Area | Borough |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Addiction, depression and disorders course & support | Addiction, Employment & Enterprise, Homelessness, Isolation, Mental Health | Courses | Holy Trinity with St Paul, Onslow Square and St Augustine, South Kensington | Kensington | Kensington & Chelsea |
| Caravan drop-in counselling service | Mental Health | Drop-in | St James's Piccadilly | Two Cities | Westminster |
| Community Hub | Education, Mental Health | Education & Training | St Clement w St Mark & Norlands St James | Kensington | Kensington & Chelsea |
| Community Link | Mental Health | Outreach | St Andrew's Enfield | Edmonton | Enfield |
| Footprints Bereavement Drop-In | Isolation, Mental Health | Drop-in | Uxbridge team Ministry: St Margaret's | Willesden | Hillingdon |
| Get Together | Homelessness, Mental Health | Drop-in, Food, Practical support | Christ Church Roxeth Team | Willesden | Harrow |
| Hillingdon street angels | Addiction, Homelessness, Mental Health | Drugs, Outreach, Practical support | Uxbridge team Ministry: St Margaret's | Willesden | Hillingdon |
| Hub Drop In | Mental Health | Drop-in | All Souls Harlesden | Willesden | Brent |
| Memory Cafe | Isolation, Mental Health | Drop-in | St Cuthbert North Wembley | Willesden | Brent |
| Monday Friendship | Isolation, Mental Health | Drop-in | All Saints Harrow Hill | Willesden | Harrow |
| Oasis Coffee Shop and Open Church | Food Poverty, Homelessness, Practical Intervention, Prison & Ex-Offenders, Mental Health | Drop-in | Uxbridge team Ministry: St Margaret's | Willesden | Hillingdon |
| Safetynet Peoplefirst | Mental Health | Drop-in | All Saints Fulham | Kensington | Hammersmith & Fulham |
| Saturday Soup Kitchen | Addiction, Food Poverty, Homelessness, Isolation, Debt and Financial Wellbeing, Mental Health | Drop-in | St Anne's Hoxton | Stepney | Hackney |
| Welcome Centre | Addiction, Employment & Enterprise, Homelessness, Isolation, Mental Health | Drop-in | St John the Baptist Greenhill | Willesden | Harrow |
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